Although core inflation, which remained at 1.3% in October, was slightly firmer than the consensus forecast of 1.2%, it remains well below the 2% policy target. Given the third-quarter economic slowdown and faltering global economic outlook, inflationary pressures will remain muted. Accordingly, short and long interest rates are likely to remain very low next year.
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